Oncology Assistant

4 weeks ago

Verona, Mississippi, United States Inova Health System Full time
Job Title: Oncology Assistant

Job Summary:
North Mississippi Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to fill a nursing job in Verona, Mississippi.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with all admissions, discharges, transfers and changes within the unit utilizing the electronic patient tracking system and electronic medical record.
  • Perform a variety of office, secretarial and other related duties both within and in support of assigned unit.
  • Manage all intake and outbound documents.
  • Perform tasks related to routine patient care within an assigned unit under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • Assist with patients plan of care by providing and/or assisting with activities of daily living, including but not limited to personal hygiene, grooming, mobility, and comfort.
  • Effectively and efficiently coordinate daily patient care activities on the nursing unit.
  • Assist nursing staff to better facilitate patient admissions, discharges, and transfers.
  • Perform a variety of duties both within and in support of assigned unit as delegated by nursing staff.
  • Order, stock, and replenish unit supplies and necessary equipment in a cost efficient manner.
  • Participate in identifying unit financial responsibility during budget preparation.
  • Assist with keeping unit within its budget restraints.
  • Facilitate and direct communication among visitors, employees, and physicians within assigned unit.
  • Facilitate unit communication including, but not limited to, telephones, intercom system, call light system, computers, etc. Ensure a safe and clean environment for patients and health care team.
  • Welcome visitors to the unit by greeting them, answering questions, giving directions, and referring inquiries as appropriate to nursing staff.
  • Answer telephone and direct calls and inquiries to the appropriate department or staff member.
  • Be polite and friendly in all interactions whether by phone or in person.
  • Provide organized medical records.
  • Assure timely and accurate access to pertinent patient data.
  • Maintain unit-specific records/reports (i.e. unit log books, staffing sheets, etc.).
  • Document care provided using worksheets and/or the electronic medical record.
  • Adhere to professional standards, behavioral standards, and hospital policies as set forth by the organization.
  • Comply with applicable Local/State/Federal policies/procedures/guideline/regulations/laws/statues.
  • Maintain confidentiality by protecting personal healthcare information of all patients.
  • Obtain and maintain CPR certification as set forth by unit and Continuing Education.
  • Possess a working knowledge of computers and software programs.
  • Meet and maintain education requirements upon hire and annually as determined by unit and Continuing Education Department.
  • Possess a working knowledge of office equipment (i.e. telephones, fax machines, scanners, etc.).
  • Have knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Have previous nursing assistant experience preferred but not required.
  • Be able to recognize changes and abnormalities in the patients condition and report to appropriate staff.


About North Mississippi Health Services:

At North Mississippi Health Services, we believe in connecting you to a career that challenges you, engages your mind and inspires you to be the you you always wanted to be. We are committed to helping our team of over 7,000 unique individuals discover what connects you to our mission, vision and ultimate why our patients. With seven hospitals, more than 60 clinics, four long-term care facilities, state-of-the-art womens and behavioral health facilities and multiple outpatient care centers, we have a variety of career opportunities waiting for you.